Greetings everyone!
Finalizing our itinerary in Lisbon. Perhas some of you remeber I am traveling with a group of 17 ladies (60-80yrs ;)) from Japan. I was trying to add a short walk in Alfama during the time we'd be accompanied by a Japanese speaking guide, but it looks like there is no good way to do it with other plans that we have. I still want to get at least a glimps of Alfama. I realize that it might be one of the most challenging areas for older people, so I want to see if ti's possible BUT make it less difficult for them.
- On our 1st day in Lisbon, we will go through Alfama on a charterTram (Estrela to Martim Moniz // walking to Bonjardim from there, so cannot go to Alfama)
- We will have dinner with Fado at Parreirinha de Alfama (Beco do Espírito Santo 1, 1100-222 Lisboa,) from 20.00h
I am kind of thinking that perhaps I could try to get to Alfama area earlier than 20.00h on our Fado night (ex. arrive to Alfama around 19.00H). Perhaps, prebook taxis (OR hire a bus but that means probably cannot get in too deep into Alfama). The worry I have is that with multiple taxis, we might accidently get separated if the driver drops someone off at another location :horror:. RIght now, I am considering taking taxis from the hotel to Miradouro de Santa Luzia . Maybe then drivers would not have difficulties. And then after enjoying the views, walk down to the restaurant.
How difficult is the walk between Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Parreirinha de Alfama?
Is it an intersting area to walk to get a feel of Alfama? Or are there better areas and this one can be skipped?
If adding another starting point (instead of Miradouro de Santa Luzia) and finishing at Parreirinha de Alfama, where would you start?
I am kind of getting the feeling that if we do not do it in combination with Fado night, then we will only see it from the Tram.
Thank you!
Anna